We’re rewatching Mamma Mia with all the feels because we’re over here in Foça, Turkey across the movie’s beloved island of Kalokairi, aka Skopelos, Greece in real life. We now get to swim in the same Aegean coast, feel the same summer heat, and eat the same food and fruits as Donna, Sophie and all their fun friends.
The Dancing Queen scene tugs especially different this time. Meryl Streep makes her way to the beach and local women follow behind her, awakened and caught up in the moment of dance. Even our daughter dances to it with extra umph.
This is a powerful scene, now made extra special because we can relate to Kalokairi. We feel connected to it. The physicality of space and environment has made Mamma Mia real for us.
Now that @leadiagrowth Festival is coming closer, we’re rolling up our sleeves and readying our own parade. The energy that we’re putting in this parade is the energy of possibility.
Very excited how İstanbul will amplify this, making it real and new at the same time. Space has energy. People have energy. Gatherings have energy.
On Blue Day, I invite you to review the parades that you’ve signed up for–this year, this month, today. What kind of feels do they awaken in you?